UHMW, also known as UHMW-PE (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene), is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic material, with a continuous use temperature range of up to 180° F (82° C).
Benefits of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMW)
Superior abrasion resistance
Low coefficient of friction
Good corrosion resistance
Excellent impact strength
Shape
Sizes
Dimensions: 12″ x 12″ to 60″ x 120″
Thickness: 0.060″ – 6″
Diameter: 0.25″ – 10″
Length: 1′ – 10′
Outside Diameter: 0.875″ – 9.5″
Length: 5′ – 10′
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Common Applications
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Aerospace
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Automotive
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Bearings and Bushings
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Building & Construction
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Chemical Processing
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Food and Beverage Preparation and Processing
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Gaskets and Seals
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Gears
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Heavy Equipment
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Hopper and Bed Liners
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Machine Shops
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Milling and Mining
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Oil and Gas
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Orthotics
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Outrigger Pads
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Packaging and Conveying Equipment
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Playground Equipment
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Recreational Vehicles
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Semiconductor and Electronics
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Sheaves
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Sporting Goods
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Tooling & Prototyping
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Valves and Fittings
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Wear Strips
Aerospace
Automotive
Bearings and Bushings
Building & Construction
Chemical Processing
Food and Beverage Preparation and Processing
Gaskets and Seals
Gears
Heavy Equipment
Hopper and Bed Liners
Machine Shops
Milling and Mining
Oil and Gas
Orthotics
Outrigger Pads
Packaging and Conveying Equipment
Playground Equipment
Recreational Vehicles
Semiconductor and Electronics
Sheaves
Sporting Goods
Tooling & Prototyping
Valves and Fittings
Wear Strips
Physical Properties
| Units | ASTM Test | Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength @ break @ 73°F | psi | D638 | 3,550 – 5,800 |
| Flexural modulus @ 73°F | psi | D790 | 98,300 – 222,000 |
| Izod impact (notched) | ft-lbs/in of notch | D256 | 1.0 – 16 |
| Water absorption @ 73°F – 24 hours | % | D570 | <0.01 |
| Coefficient of linear thermal expansion (CLTE) | (in/in F) | D696 | 6.8E-5 to 7.8E-5 |
| Coefficient of friction | D1894 | 0.08 – 0.2 | |
| Deflection Temperature Under Load @ 264 psi | °F | D648 | 154 – 173 |
* Technical Data is provided courtesy of UL Prospector (www.ulprospector.com) and IAPD (www.IAPD.org).
Data is to be considered representative and is provided for guidance only. All product performance must be verified by the user under actual application conditions.
